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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Living, Loving and Laughing with Lacy Camey, plus a book giveaway

**Giveaway is now closed**

Today we welcome Lacy Camey and her debut novel, "The Last Page." Lacy lives in Houston, Texas with her husband Joel and their cat. Some of her hobbies include being in the outdoors, reading, cooking. She also loves movies and reality TV shows. A portion of the sales of "The Last Page" goes to supporting an orphanage in Southern America. Lacy is planning to open an orphanage very soon with proceeds from her books.

We're thrilled to have Lacy here today and pleased to announce that she is giving away THREE e-books of "The Last Page!" (Kindle only.)

I had to write a full act for a screenplay writing class I took in undergrad as my final. The story always stayed with me. I worked on it over the years and it evolved as I evolved as a person. I couldn’t leave it alone!

What has been the most challenging aspect in your writing career?

As of right now, I would say the rewriting and finalizing stage.

Who are your favorite authors of all time?

Nicholas Sparks, Sophie Kinsella, Emily Giffin

Skittles or M&Ms?Totally M&M's!

If "The Last Page” were optioned for film, who would you cast in the lead roles?Nina Dobrev for Norah

Isla Fisher for Chloe

Maggie Grace for MayceeTaylor Lautner for Orien

If you could jump in to a book, and live in that world, which would it be?

I really enjoyed Sophie Kinsella’s book, “The Undomestic Goddess.” I’d have to say that one because Samantha gets to leave the world of paperwork, and live in the fresh air of the countryside in London. It’s one of my dreams to settle down with a bunch of land, a garden, something like that. So I always enjoy stories that involve the countryside, gardening and a simple, cute life!

Did you make any new year’s resolutions?

Yes. To read more!

Are you excited for the movie The Hobbit to come out? Are you a Lord of the Rings fan?Sadly no. I am extremely excited, however, about The Dark Night Rises release this summer!

What is one piece of advice you have for future writers?

Let unfavorable reviews and criticism roll off your back. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion and it’s important to learn early on, not everyone will like what you write. So, just realize, right away, you can’t please everyone and make peace with that. That’s why it’s important to write for yourself. Even when it’s tempting to get stressed through the difficult parts of writing, always remember to have fun. We are meant to enjoy life. And never give up! Stories don’t write themselves, people do. So stay at it!

Any other books in the works? Goals for future projects?

Yes. My husband and I are releasing a co-authored classic love story this summer and I’m releasing a thriller around October of this year.

Of course I need to tell Maycee’s story which will wrap up the third book in the Living, Loving, Laughing Again trilogy.

I also am planning on branching out and write girly YA under a penname with releases around Christmas 2012.

Thanks so much for having me!

Special thanks to Lacy for visiting with us and sharing her book with our readers!

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